Søren Solkær - SURFACE

Søren Solkær - SURFACE

September 09 2016 - October 09 2016 Amsterdam

Art gallery Vroom &Varossieau in Amsterdam presents an exhibition of Danish fine art photographer Søren Solkær. 'SURFACE' is a portrait anthology of some of the most significant street artists on the contemporary scene as well as the pioneering icons across the globe. The exhibition runs from 9 September through 9 October 2016.

After two decades of mainly portraying the world’s leading musicians, Søren Solkær (1969) set out to do a large scale portrait project about individuals who create art in the public space. 'SURFACE' is the result of a three-year journey photographing in Athens, Berlin, Copenhagen, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Miami, New York, Paris, Stavanger and Sydney.

'SURFACE' has been created in Søren’s signature style drawing influence from cinema and painting. His use of artificial lighting on location and a strong element of storytelling, creates images with an atmosphere of hyperrealism – a sort of imaginary film stills. Each artist is portrayed with their own art work, often using masks or props to obscure the identity of the artists.

Vroom &Varossieau specializes in street art and urban contemporary art by internationally celebrated artists as well as emerging talent. The gallery also arranges licenses and commissions for murals, for artists. Vroom &Varossieau advises private collectors in buying and selling works of art (private sales).